Emil Forsberg transfers to New York Red Bulls from sister club RB Leipzig
Swedish forward Emil Forsberg transferred to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls from sister club RB Leipzig in GermanyDECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EMIL FORSBERG #10 - MIDFIELDER - NEW YORK RED BULLS
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Nets goal in final match with team Forsberg scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim. He is also set to join the New York Red Bulls in Ja...
Impact Forsberg has likely played in his final match with Leipzig as he is set to make a move to the MLS for the 2024 season. Joined in 2015, Forsberg recorded 324 appearances with 71 goals during his stay with the team. He also won some hardware, with back to back DFB-Pokal Cups win in both 2022 and 2023 while also winning the DFL Supercup. This season with Leipzig, he's recorded three goals with an assist in 19 appearances in all competitions, 10 of them coming as starts.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores winning goal Forsberg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Forsberg scored the go-ahead goal in the 56th minute with a shot from the left side of the box, to the bottom right corner. The goal marks his first in six UCL appearances on the season, while it also marked his first shot on target. Forsberg does not have any assists yet in this year's Champions League, but he is up to six chances created over the last three outings.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leipzig holds on to beat Young Boys 2-1 in Champions League after Forsberg goal
Emil Forsberg scored and Leipzig held on to end the Champions League group stage with a 2-1 win over Swiss team Young BoysDECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists in win Forsberg assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Forsberg created a single chance and earned an assist of that. The volume certainly isn't great but there's nothing to dislike about that sort of efficiency. The attacking midfielder will hope to keep this form and opportunity going as he plays what could be the last few matches of his Leipzig career amidst rumors of a shift to RB New York.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
On scoresheet Forsberg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.
Impact Forsberg scored his first goal of the season to help his team get the win Sunday. He's started five of the last six matches played, recording a goal on nine shots (two on target) and seven tackles (three won).
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet off bench Forsberg generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich.
Impact Forsberg came off the bench for 21 minutes Saturday and failed to get much done. The attacking midfielder has seen consistent playing time due to injuries to those ahead of him on the depth chart, but has fallen out of favor when all options are available. Forsberg's depth role will likely continue with Dominik Szoboszlai and Dani Olmo fit and available to close out the Bundesliga.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back on score sheet Forsberg assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim.
Impact Forsberg got back on the scoresheet with his first assist since Feb. 25. The attacking midfielder has actually seen consistent playing time of late, but just hasn't been able to get on the scoresheet too frequently. Through 26 appearances (14 starts) Forsberg has earned six goals and four assists, putting him on pace for one of his most productive seasons since 2016/17.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Forsberg (infection) trained fully Friday and is available for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, Leipzig announced.
Impact Forsberg took full part in team training Friday and is now a full option for Sunday's match against Leverkusen. The forward missed a 3-2 win over Augsburg with the infection but could return immediately. Forsberg generally sees playing time when Leipzig opt for a back-four, though finds himself on the bench more often than not when a back-three is preferred.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in individual training Forsberg (infection) trains individually Tuesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen.
Impact Forsberg returned to the grass with some individual training after missing last match with an infection. If he can train fully this week, then the forward could be an option for Sunday's game. Until then, Dani Olmo is the expected starter until Forsberg gets back to full fitness.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On shelf for weekend Forsberg (infection) will not be available for Saturday's match against FC Augsburg.
Impact Forsberg will sit out Saturday after not recovering from an infection earlier this week. This means that Dani Olmo is expected to see his first start since Jan 27 at the left wing.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Saturday Forsberg (infection) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match with FC Augsburg after sitting out of team training Tuesday.
Impact Forsberg has been given more starts with Xaver Schlager (ankle) and Christopher Nkunku (strain) out on injuries. He will likely remain a starter until the end of the season, if he can stay healthy. In the last nine games, the 31-year-old has recorded four goals and one assist in eight starts.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Converts penalty in win Forsberg scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Forsberg found the back of the net in the 71st minute, converting a penalty for Leipzig's second goal. The goal was the sixth of the season in 21 appearances for the attacker, the third highest total on the club.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes against Dortmund Forsberg scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.
Impact Forsberg found the back of the net in the 74th minute scoring Leipzig's lone goal of the match. The goal was the fifth in 20 appearances for Forsberg who lined up as a striker in the match.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Dortmund Forsberg (thigh) is in Leipzig's starting lineup for Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Forsberg has recovered from a minor thigh injury and is back in the XI to face Dortmund on Friday.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Friday Forsberg (thigh) trained with the academy team this week and is set to be an option for Friday's clash versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Forsberg picked up a thigh problem earlier in the week, but looks to go to for Friday. He is likely to start again in the midfield, having scored two goals with one assist in the last three matches.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with academy side Forsberg (thigh) was training with Leipzig's academy team Monday due to load management.
Impact Forsberg picked up a thigh injury in the second half of Saturday's win against Eintracht Frankfurt, in which he had a hand in both of his side's goals. The injury isn't expected to be serious, and he seems on track to be fully fit by Friday's clash with Dortmund.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists versus Frankfurt Forsberg scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from his only chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Frankfurt.
Impact Forsberg did a great job to help them earn three points at home, first assisting Timo Werner in the sixth minute before scoring himself in the 40th. The midfielder now has five goals and three assists in the season. He also made one tackle (won) during the match before subbing off with a thigh injury in the second half.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off with thigh injury Forsberg was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Frankfurt due to a thigh injury.
Impact Forsberg left the match in the 69th minute after succumbing to the injury. More information about the attacker's extent of injury should be available ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in rout Forsberg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolfsburg.
Impact Forsberg scored once on his only shot to get on the scoresheet for Saturday's one-sided win. The attacker has been one of the top options throughout his time in the Bundesliga, though he's been less productive of late. Forsberg will hope to keep this goal-scoring going in all competitions, with some tough matches up next for the winger.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists Saturday Forsberg assisted once to go with zero corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen.
Impact Forsberg provided one assist, his second in 12 appearances on just his sixth chance created. The attacking midfielder has had a mixed season to say the least with limited playing time and limited success in that playing time. Forsberg simply doesn't offer the brilliance he has in previous seasons, and heading into the break he has created six chances, and put just three shots on goal.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nets off bench Forsberg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Forsberg scored his second Bundesliga goal in his 11th appearance, this time off the bench. The attacking midfielder has entirely fallen out of the starting XI, but still sees consistent playing time off the bench, and would be the first option to fill in for injuries. With Dani Olmo back in the first team squad Forsberg's week-to-week upside is heavily limited, though he seems to have held onto a role on set-pieces.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Werner off injured for Leipzig in Champions League game
Germany striker Timo Werner went off injured while playing for Leipzig against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions LeagueNOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Features in cup match Forsberg (groin) started and played 83 minutes in Tuesday's DFB Pokal victory against Hamburger SV.
Impact Forsberg was questionable heading into this mid-week match due to an adductor injury, but he was fit enough to play for most of the game and should be available for selection once again in Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Augsburg.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
